Top News -- Occupational Health & Safety

Cookware Manufacturer in Frying Pan with OSHA

The company was cited for 43 safety and health violations for hazards ranging from inadequate PPE and machine guarding to failing to determine employee exposure levels to hexavalent chromium.

Blockbuster Settles ADA Case Involving Service Animal Access

The settlement terms include the company paying $22,000 -- $12,000 to the individual who filed the complaint and $10,000 as a civil penalty -- and posting "Service Animals Welcome" signs in all of its more than 3,000 retail stores.

Toxic Substances Control Act Reform Bill Introduced

The subcommittee chaired by co-sponsoring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., will hold a hearing July 29 on H.R. 5820.

Multiple doses of the vaccine contain enough mercury-based Thimerosal to be treated by EPA as a hazardous waste and will be incinerated.

Service Will Incinerate Unused H1N1 Vaccine

Clean Harbors, based in Norwell, Mass., is offering the service to health care providers because multiple doses of the vaccine contain enough mercury-based Thimerosal to be treated as a hazardous waste.

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ASSP Report Outlines Operational Shift for Workplace Safety

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A Smarter Approach to Safety in Garment Manufacturing

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Female PPE Beyond "Shrink It and Pink It"

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How AI is Changing Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring
Confined spaces are dynamic environments where gas levels, airflow, and temperature can shift in seconds. AI-based atmospheric intelligence is helping safety teams move beyond threshold alarms to predictive, real-time risk interpretation.
ASSP White Paper Explores AI's Impact on Occupational Safety
New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.
AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk
AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.
How Digital Measurement is Improving PPE Fit and Compliance
OSHA requires PPE to properly fit each worker. Learn how poor PPE fit creates compliance risk, common violations, and how employers can build a defensible fit program.